FSU Students to Determine What Will Be Included in New "Electronic" Lounge
Terrence Woods
Issue date: 10/28/09 Section: News
Many, probably most, of us have noticed the changes that have begun to occur in the Lane University Center. The fencing-off of once cemented, and now grassy areas and the orange and white trailers parked near the building are but small omens of changes soon to occur. These both are direct results of new plans to renovate the building.
The renovations, funded by $17 million of student fees collected over several years, will be the first notable ones to occur to the building since its 1973 dedication. But how many of these changes does FSU's student body have a say in?
Frankly, not very many, a fact that, for some, is a bit of an upset.
Senior Samantha Dobish, for instance, wishes students would have more input in what happens.
Her, as well as other students' wishes have been granted as the sole influence of changes to happen in the LUC's game room/lounge comes from the students.
According to Rob Webber, Director of the Lane University Center, the new lounge is the only aspect of the renovating projects where student input "Drives the bus."
Referenced input was gathered from a survey of roughly 500 FSU students which, per Webber, is "good for this campus". Many items, as determined by the surveyed students, are up for consideration.
"Whatever the survey determines students want will be included," Webber claims.
"From my perspective, I am envisioning video gaming, air hockey, ping pong and pool tables," he continued.
Webber, who feels the LUC's staff is "Fortunate to have been given the opportunity to design a space that students can use and enjoy," also mentioned the possibility of televisions equipped with DVD players and gaming consoles.
The survey of 19 questions reveals a number of things about what students expect for the new electronic lounge. Many students apparently would like to have a Wii or Xbox in the space following renovations. When asked what games they would want there, most said Wii Fit or Dance Dance Revolution.
Most students, when asked about a reasonable fee for an hour of play, chose $1, a finding that is not the greatest surprise when it is considered $1 was the cheapest option. For both the design and style of the electronic lounge, students decided a modern look was best.
There, of course, are limitations on what will be included in the new lounge. As the space is only approximately 1100 square feet, there is not ample room for including everything the survey suggests students want. Because of this, a consultant has been employed to determine the best design of the new game room.
The survey's results were sent to the consultant, and in a conference call occurring sometime this week Webber and the consultant will discuss possible layouts for the room.
With this all, it is proven that the students' voice is heard after all.
The renovations, funded by $17 million of student fees collected over several years, will be the first notable ones to occur to the building since its 1973 dedication. But how many of these changes does FSU's student body have a say in?
Frankly, not very many, a fact that, for some, is a bit of an upset.
Senior Samantha Dobish, for instance, wishes students would have more input in what happens.
Her, as well as other students' wishes have been granted as the sole influence of changes to happen in the LUC's game room/lounge comes from the students.
According to Rob Webber, Director of the Lane University Center, the new lounge is the only aspect of the renovating projects where student input "Drives the bus."
Referenced input was gathered from a survey of roughly 500 FSU students which, per Webber, is "good for this campus". Many items, as determined by the surveyed students, are up for consideration.
"Whatever the survey determines students want will be included," Webber claims.
"From my perspective, I am envisioning video gaming, air hockey, ping pong and pool tables," he continued.
Webber, who feels the LUC's staff is "Fortunate to have been given the opportunity to design a space that students can use and enjoy," also mentioned the possibility of televisions equipped with DVD players and gaming consoles.
The survey of 19 questions reveals a number of things about what students expect for the new electronic lounge. Many students apparently would like to have a Wii or Xbox in the space following renovations. When asked what games they would want there, most said Wii Fit or Dance Dance Revolution.
Most students, when asked about a reasonable fee for an hour of play, chose $1, a finding that is not the greatest surprise when it is considered $1 was the cheapest option. For both the design and style of the electronic lounge, students decided a modern look was best.
There, of course, are limitations on what will be included in the new lounge. As the space is only approximately 1100 square feet, there is not ample room for including everything the survey suggests students want. Because of this, a consultant has been employed to determine the best design of the new game room.
The survey's results were sent to the consultant, and in a conference call occurring sometime this week Webber and the consultant will discuss possible layouts for the room.
With this all, it is proven that the students' voice is heard after all.
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